flumazenil /flu·ma·ze·nil/ (floo-ma´zĕ-nil″) a benzodiazepine agonist used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines after sedation, general anesthesia, or overdose.
flumazenil [floo-ma´zĕ-nil″]
flumazenil
flumazenil [floo-ma´zĕ-nil″]
a benzodiazepine agonist that competitively binds to receptor sites in the central nervous system; used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines after sedation, general anesthesia, or overdose.
flumazenil
(floo´maz
nil´),
n brand name: Romazicon;
drug class: benzodiazepine receptor antagonist;
action: antagonizes actions of benziodiazepines on the central nervous system;
use: reversal of sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
nil´), n brand name: Romazicon;
drug class: benzodiazepine receptor antagonist;
action: antagonizes actions of benziodiazepines on the central nervous system;
use: reversal of sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
flumazenil
a benzodiazepine antagonist.
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